Mille Lacs Lake, located in east central Minnesota, is one of Minnesota's crown jewel lakes. Mille Lacs has been recognized as one of the premier walleye producing lakes in the world! The lake currently enjoys relatively good water quality and supports excellent recreational opportunities.

That being said, the lake is still vulnerable. Results of a recent diagnostic study are conflicting. Fertilization of the lake continues from natural causes and sauses related to development of the shoreline and watershed. New threats and impacts to water quality are resulting from the introduction of aquatic invasive species.

The Mille Lacs Lake Watershed Management Group was formed in 1997 in an effort to mange these potential impacts to water quality and preserve the health of our natural resources. Since that time we have received grants from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and many other partners. Funds have been used to assist landowners with projects that protect and improve water quality, to provide educational opportunities for landowners in the watershed,and to monitor water quality.

​The Watershed Group typically meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. The meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Upcoming Meetings of the

Mille Lacs Lake Watershed Management Group:

Thursday April 26, 2018; 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. We will meet at the Mille Lacs Kathio State Park Interpretive Center.(15066 Kathio State Park Road, Onamia Mn. 56359). No vehicle permit is required, however, please stop at the office and let them know you are there for the meeting.

Topics to be discussed include Completion of the Clean Water Partnership Grant, Mille Lacs Compass Project Update, The 2018 Aquatic Invasive Species Grant, Mission Statement, Rain Barrel Program and more.